Canadian officials are undertaking a “full court press” in Washington this week to avert 25% tariffs on most Canadian goods that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose next month, says a minister in Justin Trudeau’s cabinet.

Canadian fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau says American officials are showing their approval for his new role as he and several other top officials are in Washington to show Canada's successes at stopping the flow of drugs and migrants.

Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation have rattled Windsor, Ontario, stirring unease and leaving business leaders struggling to navigate the uncertainty.

Data indicates a 30% drop in cross-border traffic between Washington and British Columbia from mid-January to early February.

The National Post called the move a “quiet rebellion” against the 25% import tariffs that are set to go into effect next week, as well as President Donald Trump’s comments about making Canada the 51st state of the United States.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she hopes to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump now that he has announced plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Tuesday.

President Trump and Bobby Orr have also come to the public defense of Gretzky, whose support for Trump and appearance at a Canada-U.S. game upset some of his countrymen.

The president also said he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on China as he tries to force other countries to take more action on drug shipments.

The president says the plan is to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting on March 4 and to double the 10% tariffs on imports from China.

President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% tariff on imports from China.